update:2019.7.23

3 Recommended Experience Tour Plans for "Shikoku / Yoshino River", one of Japan's leading torrent rafting spots!

Interesting words in this article: Kochi Rafting

The summer season has finally arrived in 2019 !! As the temperature and humidity rise, you will want to play in the water in a cool place. Therefore, this month, we are featuring river activity spots that we would like to recommend in the summer. We picked up the Kanto area first, then the Hokkaido area, and the Kansai area. This time, we would like to introduce you to the Shikoku area, which is popular for its photogenic scenic points!

Tokushima prefecture, which has many "unexplored regions", Ehime prefecture, which is "Iyo no Kuni", Kagawa prefecture, which is famous for "udon", and Kochi prefecture, where you can feel the blessings of nature, Shikoku area where these prefectures are gathered. It is a tourist attraction with the charm of being able to enjoy different cultures and gourmet foods. After all, Shikoku has a magnificent natural and historical spot, and various tourists from geeks to those who aim for SNS are visiting. During the hot summer season, activities such as swimming and playing in the river are popular. You can also camp on the plateaus and adventure points in the summer, and enjoy the beautiful starry sky at night. It's perfect for outdoor freaks ♪ By the way, in Shikoku, there are actually many famous hot springs and newly boiled hot springs, including Dogo Onsen. It can be said that it is the best place to spend a relaxing time during consecutive holidays.

Did you know that you can have an "extraordinary experience" in Shikoku? that is," Rafting "is. The thrill and excitement of going down the river cannot be experienced in other leisure sports. Since it is often featured on TV variety shows, it seems that the younger generation is also paying attention to it these days. this" Rafting Can be enjoyed even by beginners Rafting I carefully selected the tour plan.

Yoshino River, Shikoku, known as a famous place for rafting

A large number of people ride on an inflatable raft and go down a torrent or torrent river. Rafting 』. Called a "natural roller coaster", it is so popular that it is positioned as a "king" among the activities that can be enjoyed on the river. After uniting and clearing the course, you will be filled with exhilaration and accomplishment. It is also characteristic that the way of enjoying changes depending on the speed of the river. You can relax and enjoy nature in a gentle stream, and have a thrilling experience in a violent stream.

A typical river that goes down the river in Shikoku is the Yoshino River. It is a first-class river that flows from west to east on the prefectural border between Tokushima and Kochi prefectures, forming a beautiful canyon while descending the mountains. The landscape that changes from basin to basin is wonderful, and it is the largest river in Shikoku with the style of "Mother River". It is also famous as the "Rampage River", and the section between the scenic spots "Oboke" and "Koboke" is said to be the most violent flow in Japan. "Yoshino River", one of the "three major rampage rivers in Japan", was released in 2017. Rafting It became a world championship course, and it was a torrent Rafting It is known as a famous place in Japan. In addition, there are many ways to enjoy "Yoshino River". There is also a point where you can do "canyoning" called "natural waterslide" and a point where you can enjoy barbecue along the river. There is no doubt that you will be very satisfied regardless of age or gender, such as families with children or groups of friends!

From the following, we will introduce carefully selected plans for footing tours that you can enjoy in this "Yoshino River". Even beginners can safely experience the thrilling torrent, so please try it ♪

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1. [Tokushima / Yoshino River / Torrent River Boat] Family Half DAY [Rafting]

[Tokushima / Yoshino River / Torrent River Boat] Family Half DAY [Rafting]

Go Go Adventure

Yoshino River basin

5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

4.7
(7 reviews / experiences)

Let's experience the outdoors together from children to the elderly! Plenty of river play in the morning. With all the safety equipment such as life jackets and helmets, you can relax in the calm section of the Yoshino River. There are also challenge events such as floating and being washed away or jumping from the top of a rock. Play a lot and break up at 12:00 noon. * Noon

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《Tour period》
April 1st-October 31st
<< What is included in the price >>
A set of items required for rafting (insurance included)
《Age of participation》
6 years old ~
"meeting time"
･ Morning course 8:30
･ Afternoon course 12:30
《Time required》
2-3 hours
"The meeting place"
Momonga Village
1153-5 Nobumasa Yamashiro-cho, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture

It is a plan that everyone can participate in, from small children to elderly people who are not confident in their physical strength. A Japanese guide who has passed a very strict examination will be on board, so of course " Rafting Even the first person who says "I have never done it" is okay. Equipment such as life jackets and helmets is perfect and safe Rafting You can enjoy. In addition, this plan is a beginner's course where you can relax in the calm section of the Yoshino River.

Slowly let the flow of the river float and float, jump from the top of the rock and jump into the river, and it is full of the real thrill of the outdoors that you couldn't do before. There are morning and afternoon courses, so please join us according to your travel plans!

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2. [Shikoku / Yoshino River] Full-scale torrent rafting! 1 day course

《Tour period》
April-October
<< What is included in the price >>
Experience fee / equipment rental fee / insurance fee / lunch fee / consumption tax
《Age of participation》
15-65 years old
"meeting time"
Implementation time
《Time required》
6 hours or more
Time required: * The end time may vary depending on river conditions, sweetfish fishing period, and weather conditions.
"The meeting place"
Nice rafting base
38-1 Ota Ota, Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture

This plan is recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the Yoshino River over a day. Full-scale experience of the Yoshino River's Koboke course, which is called "the best torrent in Japan", in one day Rafting It's a tour! There are a total of 7 very large torrent points. There is no doubt that you will be excited by the thrills that come one after another.

By the way, the points of the course are not all torrents, and there are places with gentle currents along the way. You can enter the river and float, or you can be hit by a waterfall where you can land. For those who have never experienced it, it will be playful.

If you overcome difficult points such as torrent spots and torrents and reach the goal, you will be filled with a sense of accomplishment that you have never experienced. And since the nature of the Yoshino River has an outstanding healing effect, you will surely get rid of your daily fatigue!

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3. [Shikoku / Yoshino River] Elementary school kids also experience a torrent! Yoshino River / Oboke Family Tour (Half Day)

《Tour period》
March-November
<< What is included in the price >>
・ Rafting guide fee (support for qualified professional river guides)
・ Rafting equipment (wet suit, helmet, spray jacket, life jacket, fleece, paddle)
《Age of participation》
6 years old ~
"meeting time"
Please come 15 minutes before your reservation time.
《Time required》
3-4 hours
"The meeting place"
[Schedule on the day of the trip]
(* Please note that a large delay of 30 minutes or more will be canceled on the day of the event.)

● Start at 9 o'clock ●
8:45 Happy Raft Base Meeting
Receptionist, change of clothes
9:30 Transfer to the starting point by bus, rafting
Depart after a safety explanation!
11:45 Finish Happy Raft Base arrival.
12:00 Change of clothes, tour slide show, dissolution

● Start at 14:00 ●
13:45 Happy Raft Base Set
Receptionist, change of clothes
14:30 Transfer to the starting point by bus, rafting
Depart after a safety explanation!
16:45 Finish Happy Raft Base arrival.
17:00 Change clothes, tour slide show, dissolution

* In spring and autumn, it may be <AM> 9:45. In case of change, we will contact you.

Oboke course with a total length of 4 km Rafting It is a full-scale experience plan to do. The torrents are compactly packed, and the river attractions that are approaching one after another will excite you. The course is about two and a half hours, and you will go down about 10 rivers. There are 4 very big torrents and 6 small ones. There are other events available. The experience of diving from a 4m high rock is attractive because it is something you can't usually do. Also, at the point of gentle flow, a laid-back body Rafting I can do it.

By the way, if the group participating in this plan includes elementary school students, they will consider changing the way the torrent descends according to the child. Unless conditions such as the amount of water become strict, you will go down the same course as the Oboke Short Course. Therefore, even adults with small children are full-fledged Rafting It is a reason to enjoy. Let's overcome the torrent by paddling together with the whole family and friends! And let's feel the nature and heal your body!

By the way, there are other plans for Challengers who want to enjoy the long course. Please see the plan details page.

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Finally

What did you think. Shikoku is a summer travel destination that I can hardly think of. However, if you hear "the best torrent in Japan", those who like river activities should not miss it. Rafting In addition, there are tours that even beginners can enjoy canyoning, shower climbing, canoeing and kayaking. Rafting Not only activities in the Yoshino River should meet various needs.

By the way, we also recommend sightseeing in the Shimanto River, which is known as the longest river in Shikoku. In summer, the water and wind of the mountain stream are comfortable, and the tiredness caused by the heat is healed. Travel to Shikoku this summer and enjoy the different attractions of each prefecture!

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